[Haaa. No, there's no need to panic. Link hardly seems distressed, so it's likely he's been living the generally peaceful life Sheik mused that he was prior to falling out of a tree. It's just... he's been living it a lot longer than originally anticipated. He should consider that a good thing. He should.]

... I hope you have not encountered much trouble in that time, then. [Still, he worries.] This realm seems largely at peace, though it is not without its surprises.

[There is a very careful look in his eye as he says that, observing Link for any particular reaction. The Princess' revelations still weigh heavily upon him, and the last thing he wants to do is unceremoniously dump that weight onto what the Hero already carries.]